20 years ago , dad took me to this restaurant. I went to check it out and it was a great indian experience free from fast food culture of today. Fast food is crispy n fast but good old restaurants are grand big , simple, clean and waiters remind you of the past , bearer culture.
South India food really good a must try if you go near egmore
One of the best vegetation cuisine hotels in the area. Since we went for dinner a little late we couldn't have all the best ones. But, what we ordered was exceptionally great taste. Also, the coffee was just a "WOW". Do try it, it's located inside Ashoka Hotel and ample parking space is available.
One of the oldest vegetarian restaurants in Chennai still draws a good crowd. Wash rooms need proper maintenance. Adequate parking available.
A place of yester year class and glory. The food is mindblowingly delicious. I ordered the paper masala and of course filter coffee and they were one of the best I have eaten. Highly recommending if you want a charming, spacious restaurant for high quality vegetarian food.
Idly, pongal & Upma r just great here... Try the buffet breakfast...
Guru Krishna Priya Sreenath
+5
A wonderful place to dine in. Good ambience and very friendly staff. This is very near to Egmore Railway Station. One of the oldest and finest restaurants in the heart of the City. It's located inside Hotel Ashoka. The staff are very friendly.
Food is very nice and tasty. Naan, roti and and sidedish are very nice.The ambience is good. The south Indian meal is simply superb. It is served with soup, sweet, Sambar vadai, Poori, unlimited rice, Sambar, rasam, paruppu podi, gongoora pachadi, papad, poriyal, dhal, payasam and ice-cream. Had a sumptuous meal.
Good Food and Nostalgic ambience !!!
This is one of the oldest hotel in chennai. We tried Dosa, chole battura and Starters. All items were really good.
The good things about this place :
1. Good food and nice portion.
2. You get a feel of 80's high end restaurant looking at ambience. The ambience is minimalistic and old. No fancy colours.
3. Good service , but you have to call the staff to come to seat.
4. Ample Car parking space.
5. They have Kids chair. Very helpful for parents having kids in age group 1-4 years
Things that could improve:
1. I feel that as old hotel they can add some Madras photos or some stories which can give people a old feel.
2. The price little on higher side. Cost around 300-400 per person for dinner.
Overall a good vegetarian restaurant and I would surely recommend for family dinner.
Oldest hotel in Chennai. Dropped in to have a quick bite. Really appreciate the quick service despite the heavy rush. We found a table for 2 immediately. We just had simple breakfast. They also have buffet breakfast which is Rs.273/-!
We also bought பருப்பு பொடி and Ghongura pickle, heard it is the best that you get here!!
The sambhar , Pongal and idli was really steaming hot. ☕ Coffee was good too!
They didn't provide any green or red chutney!! The taste was really authentic and yummy!
Close to heart place for the woodlands dosa, ghee dosa, Masala dosa with Bangalore style sweet sambar just amazing also the north Indian items Indian breads gravies taste really well. Parotta and chapati with white gravy served tastes really well. Whenerver i visit Chennai i never forget to come here especially for their sambar. Shakes and juices can be better. Sizzling brownie served is good
We went for a coffee breakz after the lockdown was lifted and what a pleasant surprise! To enter. We were asked for our names, phone numbers, temperature checked , sanitizers provided etc.
The taste and ambiance hasn't changed in the years and more importantly the service and hygiene. Waiters and entire staff were wearing hair nets, face shields and mask and it was very reassuring to sit for an hour and eat in peace. They fully sterilize their plates, spoons and utensils. Parking is plenty as it's part of the campus of Hotel Ashoka, an icon in Chennai.
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